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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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